BLOOM combines real family stories with the best expert advice, plus the latest news and opinion on disability.
'It's like the only thing I'm allowed to be is strong'
A study that found suicidal thoughts common in parents of disabled children has been the most read BLOOM story since it was published in August 2024, reaching over 6,100 people.
A creative gem in the heart of Toronto
This morning my son and I visited an arts program at L'Arche Toronto. Sol Express runs two programs during the year: One is for actors w...
'I wish [disabled] dolls existed when I was a kid'
By Jessica GeboersWhen I was little I pushed my red and blue kitchen booster seat around the floor on my tall knees, pretending it was a ...
School's out
Hello peeps!Quick update. My son had his surgery to remove two benign bone tumors two weeks ago. It went much better than planned and his...
Courage Project: 'Accept things as they are'
A father, who we'll call Bruce, contacted us about sharing his story in our Courage Project series. To protect his child, we have changed...
Last call for the BLOOM survey
Complete our BLOOM survey by June 30, and you'll be entered in a draw to win a framed Stephimal by autistic artist Steph Coveart (above)....
BLOOM media roundup
If you haven't seen the first video in our A Family Like Mine series, covering diverse families raising kids with disabilities, check it ...
Two dads adopt a son with autism
Here is the first video in A Family Like Mine, a new BLOOM series covering diverse families raising children with disabilities. Meet Rob ...
Two moms, one ill baby, and the best care
My dear friend Janis Purdy is speaking today on a SickKids panel celebrating PRIDE week. Here she writes about parenting a child who was ...
Courage Project: Focusing on the positive
This is a picture my son took at Cherry Beach as we sat on a log.Dogs are drawn to him. Because he's so small, he's afraid they may jump ...
The Courage Project
Sometimes I feel like I can't find the courage I need. Most recently it's happened when my son, who has severe disabilities, left the sch...
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